How far is Arizona City, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Arizona City, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arizona City and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City and Surprise.
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Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Sunland Gin Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.7 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
65 m · 11 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1322 ft · 33 sec · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto North Nash Street
1464 ft · 50 sec · North Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arizona City and Surprise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arizona City to Surprise?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Arizona City and 42.3 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.80 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arizona City and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 71.54 mi (115.14 km).
#1 Arizona City
Census designated place
| Population | 10,475 |
| Coordinates | 32.7558900, -111.6709600 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Nash Street (-112.333445, 33.630589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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